John Allen—better known globally as MrBallen—is the host and creator of the true crime hit, MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories. A former US Navy SEAL turned prolific storyteller, Allen’s unique storytelling style coupled with his interest in the strange, dark and mysterious ultimately evolved into the global community and business he’s built today. Most recently, Allen launched Ballen Studios, the multi-platform content company developing and producing projects spanning film, television, publishing, live touring, merchandising, audio, and digital-first platforms.